Lake County supervisor announces bid for Assembly seat

LAKEPORT -- Longtime Lake County Supervisor Anthony Farrington confirmed Wednesday that he intends to seek the Democratic nomination for California's Fourth Assembly District next year.

Farrington, who turned 43 on Tuesday, represents the greater Lakeport area in the county's fourth supervisorial district. He was elected for the fourth straight time last November.

"For years while serving as a member of the Lake County Board of Supervisors, numerous Lake County residents have encouraged me to run for higher office. In response to their support and encouragement, I have decided to take a risk and put myself out there," Farrington said.

Three-term representative Mariko Yamada currently holds the Assembly seat. State law prevents the Democrat from seeking a fourth term in 2014.

The Fourth Assembly District includes all of Lake and Napa counties as well as parts of Colusa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties.

"It would be a privilege and honor to represent Lake County and its residents at the state level," Farrington said. His current term as supervisor expires in 2017.

Jeremy Walsh is a staff reporter for Lake County Publishing. Reach him at 263-5636, ext. 37 or jwalsh@record-bee.com. Follow him on Twitter, @JeremyDWalsh.